Day: January 10, 2020
Consult community before starting project
I WISH to make a comment in response to the article in your business column on Dec 24 in which reported Paul Mulder of Mayur Resources Ltd saying that the […]
Officers abuse unused funds
THIS is an observation on a financial instruction of 2017 by the Finance Department to raid millions of kina parked in various trust accounts for ongoing projects of most government […]
Don’t take away Tesas
THE introduction of the Higher Education Loan Programme (Help) will help ease the school fee burden on families and students. This initiative of former prime minister Peter O’Neill, now implemented, […]
Eradicate sorcery-related killings
THE Government and its relevant authorities have been quiet on the issue of sorcery deaths that is sweeping parts of our nation without being reported. You will only hear comments […]
Employers warned to remit employee funds
EMPLOYERS that do not remit their employees member contributions can risk being referred for legal action, according to a superannuation fund. During a media conference yesterday, National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) […]
PNG Biomass looking forward to second phase
PAPUA New Guinea Biomass is anticipating entering into the construction phase in the second quarter of this year with geotechnical investigations completed and pending final project approvals to secure positive […]
Commission clears company acquisition, will revisit matter
THERE is no competition issue with the acquisition of Laga Industries Ltd by Paradise Company Ltd (PCL), according to Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC). Following the announcement of the […]
Production exceeded expectations, says miner
K92 MINING Ltd, operator of the Kainantu gold mine in Eastern Highlands, says its production results for the fourth quarter of 2019 and the whole year exceeded expectations. Chief executive […]
’19 challenging: Official
By HEZRON KISING THE Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) president John Byrne says last year was a challenging year for many businesses in Morobe. Commenting on the performance […]
SI imposes travel restrictions
AIR Niugini says passengers travelling from Papua New Guinea to the Solomon Islands are required to provide proof of measles vaccination, effective Jan 20. The airline, in a statement, said […]